Average salary
$85,500 - $90,250
Median salary
$85,500 - $90,250
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$65K
25th percentile$81K
Median$86K
75th percentile$90K
90th percentile$104K
50% of professionals earn between $80,750 - $90,250 NZD
The median salary is $85,500
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The average salary for a Environmental Scientist in New Zealand is NZD 85,500 - NZD 90,250 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 87,875 per year, based on 209 active job listings.
The cities with the most Environmental Scientist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, Wellington, Queenstown. Auckland leads with 67 job openings.
Explore 209 Environmental Scientist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.